Data Collector

Position Summary
This position is located in Georgia. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The FPG Child Development Institute is conducting an evaluation of the Georgia Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program (Rising Kindergarten STP ). Responsibilities for the position include conducting in-person classroom observations in the state of Georgia using standardized protocols. The day-to-day work includes gathering preparing managing organizing scoring and electronically entering data for the evaluation study. It also includes communications with study participants and in-office personnel. Data Collection: This function includes: Testing and passing CLASS 2nd Edition Observer and ELLCO certification. Training to reliability on data collection procedures and measures and maintaining reliability throughout project. Scheduling data collection visits by making phone calls to sites and sending follow-up emails. Preparing data collection forms prior to site visits. Following detailed instructions to collect data according to the study protocol. Collecting data (e.g. classroom quality measures) at participating sites. Completing all data collection forms carefully accurately and thoroughly. Mailing data to FPG according to evaluation study protocol. Working in a team to ensure data collection is completed as scheduled. Data Management: This function involves: Scoring data reviewing for accuracy cleaning and coding after completion. Ensuring that all data are identified and labeled correctly. Entering and tracking data via project equipment Excel and Qualtrics. Maintaining records on the status of evaluation study data according to project protocol. Communicating updates and responding in a timely and ongoing manner with project staff at FPG . Organizing and maintaining secure temporary data storage. Reviewing entered data for errors and make corrections in a timely manner. Receiving and incorporating feedback from project staff at FPG . General project duties: This function involves: Maintaining confidentiality regarding data and participants. Communicating regularly with your supervisor in Chapel Hill NC via meetings conference calls plus other telephone contacts and e-mail as needed. Completing travel & per diem reimbursement documentation accurately and submitting to FPG administration staff weekly via the Concur Travel System. Completing additional tasks e.g. attend additional training or meetings participating in basic project coordination with teachers as assigned by supervisor.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM